2011 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2011 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2011 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Mini | Volvo |
Model | Cooper Clubman | XC90 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4808 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |